Something to look forward to: For most of the past 51 years, a "simple" puzzle box has been enough to make the Rubik's Cube an enduringly popular and notoriously difficult toy for both kids and adults ...

Abstract: Algorithms for solving Rubik's cube have been an active research area since the first appearance of the cube in 1974. The challenge posed when solving the cube is to choose an algorithm that ...

Solving a Rubik’s Cube doesn’t have to be complicated. In this video, I break down the easiest method step-by-step, making it simple for beginners to follow along and finally crack the cube. From the ...

An easy-to-remember method for solving the Rubik’s cube. This method is not for speed cubing but it is great for beginners. Experienced cubers can teach this to their friends and relations. Is this ...

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Quantum physics already feels like a puzzle, but now scientists have made it more literal. A team of mathematicians from the University of Colorado Boulder has designed a quantum Rubik's cube, with ...

Whether you're a total Rubik's Cube novice or a seasoned solver looking for a unique new puzzle to add to your collection, the ex-Mars AI Robot Cube is worth checking out. Successfully funded by ...

If you're shopping for someone who loves puzzles this holiday, Amazon has some great deals on an all-time classic: the Rubik's Cube. More specifically, Amazon is offering big discounts on Smart Cubes, ...

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50 years ago, Ernő Rubik invented his first working prototype of the Rubik’s Cube, the irrepressible little shifting box that is still a mainstay for puzzle fans around the world. And out now, there’s ...